Backpacking Tents
Backpacker tents need to be lightweight and compact as you will be carrying it all day.
Take a good look at the size as a two person tent may really only be enough room for one hiker plus gear, two people squeezed together or plenty of room. Also many of these bivy tents do not have much height so you may only be able to sit up, while with others you can stand.
When purchasing backpacker tents consider:
- Size, for one or two hikers and any space for covering your gear
- Weight, needs to be lightweight as you will be carrying the backpacking tent for long distances. Most of these tents are from 2 to 6 pounds in weight
- Compact, so that it does not take much room in your backpack
- Ventilation, to keep you cool on hot summer days and to dry the tent quickly in the morning. You would prefer not to hike with a wet and heavier tent
- Fabric, is it waterproof or does a fly
- Is a footprint required
- Ease of setup after a long day on the trail
- Pockets can also be handy for small items such as that flashlight you might need in the middle of the night
- Framing, is it self supporting or provide poles that fit in your pack
There are lots of styles, colors and sizes as backpacker tents for your to choose from below:
Bivy Tent Products
Eureka Alpenlite 2XT Tent Review: The two person Eureka Alpenlite 2XT Tent is the lightest and most compact four season tent offered by Eureka. Click 
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ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2 Backpacking Tent Review: ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2 Backpacking Tent is a 2 person three season tent which weighs under 5 pounds. Click here 
Wenzel Starlight 2 Person Hiker and Biker Tent Review: The Wenzel Starlight 2 Person Hiker and Biker Tent is perfect as it is both lightweight and compact. Purchase from 
Wenzel Lone Elk Hiker One Person Tent Review: The Wenzel Lone Elk Hiker One Person Tent is ideal whether you are solo bicycle touring or backpacking and require 
Eureka Apex 2XT Adventure Two-Person Tent Review: The Eureka Apex 2XT Adventure Two-Person Tent is lightweight and roomy, perfect for your three season adventures into the backcountry. 
Eureka Tetragon 5 Tent Review: The two-person, three season Eureka Tetragon 5 Tent is designed for your hike into the backcountry. It fits compactly in 
Eureka Backcountry 1 Tent Review: The Eureka Backcountry 1 Tent is a self supporting, lightweight three season solo shelter with a wide side opening door. 
Texsport Saguaro Bivy Shelter Tent Review: The Texsport Saguaro Bivy Shelter Tent is a lightweight tent yet still offers some great features at a great value. 
Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent Review: The Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent is a convenient, small-sized tent that’s ideal for weekend camping adventures. It sleeps 
Eureka Spitfire Tent Review: The three season Eureka Spitfire Tent is a lightweight and compact tent for one person that can be quickly 
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